The majority of Americans vote along party lines. Which more often then not are values passed down by parents to their children. Most Americans understand the values usually associated with a particular party. Most Americans are not typically well versed in the particular beliefs of each politician they vote for. A modest number of Americans will swing vote if the situation calls for it. They will side with the incumbent when things are satisfactory, and when they are not they retaliate and vote for the challenger.
Young voters are actually the best demographic for being informed, because they are less likely to have preconceived notions. Which means they are more likely to dedicate a greater degree of attention to the subject at hand. Further more young voters must be won over to a view point. Which means that a politician must appeal to them on the basis of issue, and prove a certain capacity for energizing that demographic. Good leaders can inspire young people to go to the polls, and if they can do that. They can most definitely inspire a nation to better things.
The irony is that the older a voter is the more worthless they tend to be. They vote for the same party they have voted for in the past ten elections. They no longer follow the debate on the issues. They are voting more out of tradition then an earnest desire to see some wrong righted, or to see a change in the governments policies. In short they are a political dead end.
I applaud these efforts the more young people that take an interest in politics the better. Their being more prevalent to judge on the agenda rather then the party is what brings about positive change. They live in this country to they should be encouraged to participate.
Perhaps my perspective is tainted, because of where I live. Where I live the voter turnout is unusually high. Basically over eighty percent of the adult population votes. In fact it is damn near expected that you are going to register to vote. On election day the locals will ask you if you have voted yet. When I was in high school they even registered students to vote. Basically I live in one of those places where voting is still considered a holiday. True story I was once actually asked to come into work for a few hours to cover other workers going to the polls.
More voters is always a good thing, because we do not live in a Democracy we live in a Republic. Our representatives are supposed to embody our communal values. They represent everyone, every ideal, and every value. The fewer that participate the more diminished the results are. The fewer people that participate the fewer that are living up to their responsibility, and taking ownership of their own destiny.
Bottom line I welcome everyone who stands with me at the polling booth. To me your age, sex, creed, race, or intelligence are not subjects of any measure. You are taking responsibility and that makes you a cherished person. After all if you have taken the time out of your day to do your civic duty that means by default you have something relevant to say.
Shame on you Halogamer shame on you.
